Gerunds and Infinitives
Objective:
At the end of the lesson, the student will:
- Understand the difference between gerunds and infinitives
- Be able to identify gerunds and infinitives in a sentence
- Be able to use gerunds and infinitives appropriately in writing
Introduction:
Start the lesson by introducing the concepts of gerunds and infinitives. Explain that gerunds are the present participles of verbs that end in -ing, and infinitives are verbs that are preceded by the word “to.” Ask the student if they have any prior knowledge of the terms and discuss any questions they have.
Examples:
Provide examples of gerunds and infinitives. Explain the difference between gerunds that are used as nouns and those that are used as adjectives. Demonstrate their use in a sentence.
Practice:
Provide the student with a few sentences to identify gerunds and infinitives in. Give them time to work through the sentences and explain the answers afterwards.
Conclusion:
Explain the importance of understanding gerunds and infinitives for use in written language. Make sure the student understands when to use each one in a sentence.
Summary:
- Explained the concept of gerunds and infinitives
- Provided examples of gerunds and infinitives
- Gave the student practice sentences to identify gerunds and infinitives in
- Explained the importance of correctly using gerunds and infinitives in written language
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